Artegen 560mg Tablets

Artegen 560mg Tablets

Generic Name: Artemether + Lumefantrine
Strength: 560mg
Pack Size: 1 x 6’s
Trade Price (T.P.): 482.80
Maximum Retail Price (M.R.P.): 568

Description:

Artegen 560mg Tablets are a higher-dose combination of Artemether and Lumefantrine, used for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria, particularly Plasmodium falciparum infections, including strains resistant to chloroquine and other antimalarial drugs. This high-strength formulation ensures rapid parasite clearance and provides prolonged protection against relapse.

Key Features:

• High-dose dual therapy for aggressive malaria treatment

• Effective against resistant P. falciparum strains

• Rapid action to reduce parasite load and fever

• WHO-recommended combination therapy for malaria

• Suitable for adult patients or higher body weight categories

Dosage & Administration:

• Standard 3-day regimen: dosing is weight-based.

• Typically 4 tablets initially, then 4 tablets at 8 hours, followed by 4 tablets twice daily for 2 more days (total 24 tablets).

• Must be taken with meals or a fatty drink to improve absorption.

Precautions:

• Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy unless clearly needed

• Use cautiously in patients with heart conditions (may prolong QT interval)

• May cause headache, dizziness, or gastrointestinal upset

• Avoid concurrent use of drugs that prolong the QT interval

Storage:

Keep below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store in the original blister pack.

Disclaimer:

Prescription-only medicine. This treatment should be used under the strict guidance of a qualified healthcare provider. Ensure full course completion for effective parasite clearance.